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IPEDS ID: 164465
OPE ID: 00211500
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Amherst College
Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5000
General information:  (413) 542-2000
Website:  www.amherst.edu/
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  1,839 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  7 to 1
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Admissionswww.amherst.edu/admission/
Apply Onlinewww.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear
Financial Aidwww.amherst.edu/offices/financialaid
Net Price Calculatornpc.collegeboard.org/student/app/amherst
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.amherst.edu/admission/apply/veterans
Disability Serviceswww.amherst.edu/offices/student-affairs/accessibility-services
Mission Statement
  www.amherst.edu/aboutamherst/mission
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
23%
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Navy)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2019Full timePart time
Total faculty26022
Instructional26022
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2017-20182018-20192019-20202020-2021% change 2019-2020 to 2020-2021
Tuition and fees$54,310$56,426$58,640$60,8903.8%
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,0000.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$14,190$14,740$15,310$15,9103.9%
Other$1,800$1,800$1,800$1,8000.0%
Off Campus
Room and board$14,190$14,740$15,310$15,9103.9%
Other$1,800$1,800$1,800$1,8000.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$1,800$1,800$1,800$1,8000.0%
Total Expenses2017-20182018-20192019-20202020-2021% change 2019-2020 to 2020-2021
On Campus$71,300$73,966$76,750$79,6003.7%
Off Campus$71,300$73,966$76,750$79,6003.7%
Off Campus with Family$57,110$59,226$61,440$63,6903.7%
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Type of PlanOffered
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Tuition payment planX
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid133768%————
Grant or scholarship aid30562%$17,576,264$57,627
Federal grants14830%$787,852$5,323
Pell grants14830%$698,230$4,718
Other federal grants8918%$89,622$1,007
State/local government grant or scholarships204%$55,604$2,780
Institutional grants or scholarships30462%$16,732,808$55,042
Student loan aid8918%$654,006$7,348
Federal student loans6814%$305,244$4,489
Other student loans327%$348,762$10,899
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid11,107$58,883,292$53,192
Pell grants446$2,130,414$4,777
Federal student loans291$1,525,231$5,241
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2016-20172017-20182018-2019
Average net price$19,519$19,275$16,339
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2016-20172017-20182018-2019
$0 – $30,000$5,311$7,276$6,079
$30,001 – $48,000$10,383$10,802$4,423
$48,001 – $75,000$11,372$13,764$8,219
$75,001 – $110,000$19,829$20,960$24,193
$110,001 and more$46,118$44,238$45,700
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2019
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)1,839
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment16
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 100% Part-time: 0%Student Gender: Male: 50% Female: 50%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 15% Black or African American: 10% Hispanic/Latino: 13% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 43% Two or more races: 7% Race/ethnicity unknown: 3% Non-resident alien: 9%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 99% 25 and over: 1% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 11% Out-of-state: 81% Foreign countries: 7% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2018.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: 0% Enrolled in some distance education: 0% Not enrolled in any distance education: 100%
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Undergraduate application fee (2020-2021): $60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2019
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants10,5694,7765,792
Percent admitted11%12%11%
Percent admitted who enrolled39%42%37%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommendedConsidered but not required
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2019 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT27559%
ACT24051%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing650740
SAT Math660780
ACT Composite3034
ACT English3135
ACT Math2734
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 97%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2018 and Returned in Fall 2019
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 97 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2019.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2013
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 95% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: [Began in Fall 2011] 4-year: 90% 6-year: 95% 8-year: 96% [Began in Fall 2013] 4-year: 88% 6-year: 95%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2011 or Fall 2013
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 95% Female: 96%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2013 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian: 98% Black or African American: 97% Hispanic/Latino: 97% White: 94% Two or more races: 96% Race/ethnicity unknown: 100% Non-resident alien: 93%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2013 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2011-12
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a Bachelor's degree: 96% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 2% [Pell] Received a Bachelor's degree: 93% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 2% [Non-Pell] Received a Bachelor's degree: 96% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 2%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2011-12
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a Bachelor's degree: 100% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 0% [Pell] Received a Bachelor's degree: 100% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 0% [Non-Pell] Received a Bachelor's degree: 100% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 0%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2019-2020
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Architecture and Related Services
Architectural History and Criticism, General2
Category total2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies11
American/United States Studies/Civilization11
Asian Studies/Civilization10
Latin American Studies3
Women's Studies0
Category total35
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other15
Biology/Biological Sciences, General25
Neuroscience21
Category total61
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science45
Category total45
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General31
Category total31
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General1
French Language and Literature7
German Language and Literature2
Russian Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature1
Category total11
History
History, General27
Category total27
Legal Professions and Studies
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence13
Category total13
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General35
Statistics, General3
Category total38
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Category total2
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies5
Category total5
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy5
Religion/Religious Studies2
Category total7
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General5
Geology/Earth Science, General7
Physics, General2
Category total14
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other38
Category total38
Social Sciences
Anthropology, General7
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics67
Political Science and Government, General21
Sociology, General7
Category total102
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General2
Film/Cinema/Media Studies3
Music, General7
Category total22
Grand total453
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Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2018-2019
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 4 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 0
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $36,665
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2018-2019 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III with footballMenWomen
Baseball31–
Basketball1611
Field Hockey–24
Football76–
Golf1011
Ice Hockey2623
Lacrosse4030
Soccer2530
Softball–17
Squash1714
Swimming and Diving2730
Tennis1116
Track and Field, Indoor4747
Track and Field, Outdoor4741
Track and Field, X-Country2013
Volleyball–18
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
New England Commission of Higher EducationAccredited since ((!)07/01/1929)12/31/2028
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/120582.
open-close Campus Security and Safety
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201620172018
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape51215
d. Fondling31115
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault002
i. Burglary71212
j. Motor vehicle theft340
k. Arson002
VAWA Offenses201620172018
a. Domestic violence365
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking0410
Arrests201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations101
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.100
b. Drug abuse violations027
c. Liquor law violations504217
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201620172018
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape51214
d. Fondling378
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault001
i. Burglary5108
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson002
VAWA Offenses201620172018
a. Domestic violence245
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking0110
Arrests201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations101
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.100
b. Drug abuse violations027
c. Liquor law violations452811
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year201720162015
Default rate3.8%1.4%3.3%
Number in default525
Number in repayment129134151
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